In her new novel, The Adventures at Red Oak Farm – Stacy and Cowboy, author Regina S. Richmond offers young readers more than just a good story; she offers them a lifeline. This poignant, emotionally intelligent middle-grade novel follows six-year-old Stacy as she navigates the heartbreaking loss of her parents and begins a new chapter of life with her grandparents on a rural farm. But what sets this book apart is not just the grief it explores, it’s how gently and effectively it guides children through the healing process.
Designed with empathy and insight, The Adventures at Red Oak Farm – Stacy and Cowboy is ideal for parents, teachers, school counselors, and therapists looking for age-appropriate stories that validate children’s feelings while modeling emotional resilience. Told in a warm, accessible voice, the story doesn’t sugarcoat tragedy, but it also doesn’t let it define Stacy’s future. With the quiet support of her grandparents, the unconditional love of a farm dog named Rex, and a special, magical gift, Stacy can talk to animals, the young girl begins to heal.
“Loss is hard for anyone,” says Richmond. “But for a child, it can be confusing and isolating. I wanted to create a story that said, ‘You’re not alone. It’s okay to hurt. But there’s love and strength all around you.”
That message is quietly threaded through every page. Educators will find the book useful for classroom reading lists focused on emotional growth, while counselors can use it as a conversation starter about grief, change, and finding comfort in unexpected places.
At its core, this is a story about transformation, not just magical transformation, but the kind that happens when a child begins to feel safe again. Stacy’s journey from silence and sadness to curiosity and courage reflects the real process many children go through after trauma. It shows that healing doesn’t happen all at once, but in small, meaningful moments, milking a cow, brushing a horse, sharing a sandwich with a dog.
“Stacy reminded me so much of the students I work with,” says one school counselor who previewed the book. “It’s rare to find a story that treats children’s emotions with this much care while still being hopeful and engaging.”
Richmond, who started the novel from a short story written years ago, brings her deep love of animals and appreciation for rural life to every scene. But more than that, she brings compassion. Her book encourages empathy, connection, and patience, traits that are more important now than ever.
The Adventures at Red Oak Farm – Stacy and Cowboy is available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon. It’s a perfect addition to classroom libraries, school counseling resources, and recommended reading for families navigating grief or change.
About the Author
Regina S. Richmond writes heartfelt stories that celebrate the quiet beauty of everyday life, the deep bond between people and animals, and the importance of kindness, patience, and connection. Her work is inspired by natural, rural life.
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